Definition
2,4,6,8-Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, homopolymer, reaction products with 1-tetradecene
Cosmetic roles
Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGRemoves unwanted foamANTIFOAMING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polymerized Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxanes as Used in Cosmetics
CIR reviewed this ingredient and flagged its status as: CIR insufficient data ingredients - use not supported under specific conditions (insufficient data or use not supported — CIR's own classification, not a full safety-as-used conclusion).
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ポリシリコーン－２: 本品は、テトラメチルシクロテトラシロキサンの重合体とテトラデセンの反応により得られた高分子化合物である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
POLYSILICONE-2INCI폴리실리콘-2Korean label name (MFDS standard)ポリシリコーン－２Japanese labelling name